A USTreasury Security That Pays a Fixed Coupon and Has an an Initial

question 46

Multiple Choice

A U.S.Treasury security that pays a fixed coupon and has an initial maturity of 2 to 10 years is called a:

• A) TIPS.
• B) Treasury bill.
• C) Treasury bond.
• D) Treasury note.

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Definitions:

Common Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of common stock currently held by all shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.

Additional Paid-In Capital

The excess of the amount paid by investors over the par value of a stock during equity issuance.

Hazardous Substances

Materials that can pose a risk to human health or the environment when not properly managed, including toxic, corrosive, or flammable chemicals.